Caliola Engineering

Wireless Communications Engineer

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Colorado Springs CO USA

In-Office

116K-160K Annually

Mid level

Aerospace • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • App development • Defense • Data Privacy

Providing Trusted Solutions for Mission-Critical Communications.

The Role

The Wireless Communications Engineer leads development and analysis of communication systems designs algorithms performs feasibility studies and works with cross-functional teams to enhance resilient communications.

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Wireless Communications Engineer
Job Family: Research Scientist
City/State: Colorado Springs CO
Type and Schedule: Full-Time Salary/Exempt Hybrid (minimum 60% on site).
Annualized Salary Range: $116405 - $160056 commensurate with experience.
About Us: Caliola is a woman-owned small business that is improving and protecting our Nation's way of life through secure collaboration and resilient communications. Our engineers subject matter experts and veterans are developing and delivering trusted solutions for mission-critical communications. We seek teammates who share our core values:
I3 for C3 - Insight Innovation and Integrity for Command Control and Communications
These values guide how we work every day. At Caliola you will find technically challenging mission-focused work within a flexible and collaborative culture that is uncommon in the defense industry. We offer flexible PTO subsidized health insurance 401(k) matching professional development and a competitive compensation structure designed to support long-term growth.
Our performance has driven rapid growth and national recognition being named twice to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. We have also been recognized as a Colorado Company to Watch a ColoradoBiz Top Company in Aerospace & Defense and the #2 Gazette's Best Workplace (medium size) in 2025.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs CO we operate in a leading aerospace and defense hub with proximity to major military installations. Set against the Rocky Mountains the region offers year-round outdoor recreation and a high quality of life for professionals and families considering relocation.
As a part of our selection process we ask all applicants to complete a short 10-12 minute survey from Culture Index. This is a survey not a test; no passing or failing. The purpose of this survey is to identify your unique strengths as they relate to our open positions. Please copy and paste the following link into a separate browser window to complete: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/5i6Gpe3wge
Position Description: Caliola's Wireless Communications Engineers support the team by leading the development and analysis of various communications systems and waveforms. Your work will impact the design of new innovative HF radios improve the performance of legacy operational communications systems and research new ideas across the space of resilient wireless communications. As a systems engineer you will be responsible for feasibility studies algorithm development/integration and system performance evaluation. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams of software and hardware engineers to solve important problems. A solid understanding of theoretical communications systems behavior commitment to high quality performance evaluation and an excellent work ethic are required to be successful in this position.
Technical Responsibilities:

Design develop prototype and test innovative algorithms and signaling techniques.
System-level benchtop and field testing.
Perform trade studies across different algorithmic approaches parameterizations and performance metrics.
Lead feasibility/trade studies across system architectures parameterizations and performance metrics.
Communicate results both internally and externally in writing through multimedia and live presentations.
Lead small cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems.

What We Require:

MS with 3 years' experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Expertise in digital communication theory including coding modulation detection. and estimation.
Experience with C++ and/or Python.
Strong technical communication skills are necessary.
Experience with physical layer modeling & simulation.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. Government. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

What We Value:

Experience with medium access control protocol design and implementation.
Experience with FPGA implementation tradeoffs for physical layer designs.
Experience with modern version control software (git) and build systems (cmake).
Experience mentoring and training junior staff members.
Experience with radar systems.
Experience with positioning navigation and timing systems.
Active security clearance.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to transition between sitting and standing as required.
Ability to safety lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to bend stoop and reach.
Ability and dexterity to grasp handle and manipulate small items such as but not limited to cellphones laptops USB drives business cards documents.

Please contact Human Resources with questions about ADA accommodations.
Expression of Interest: By applying for this job you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities at Caliola Engineering. Should a match be identified between your skillset and Caliola's requirements for this or a future opening you may be contacted.
At Caliola we believe that true innovation can only occur when teammates bring their authentic selves to collaborate in a supportive encouraging environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other federally protected class.
Caliola participates in E-Verify an internet-based system used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Upon hire all employees are required to complete Form I-9 to verify their identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States.
All candidates will be required to pass a basic background screening.

Top Skills

Build Systems (Cmake)

C++

Digital Communication Theory

Fpga Implementation

Python

Version Control Software (Git)

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The Company

HQ: Colorado Springs CO

68 Employees

Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Caliola Engineering LLC’s staff of systems security and software engineers team with PhD researchers to identify and solve mission-critical problems for customers across the US Government. We have subject matter expertise in wireless communications cryptography protected MILSATCOM software defined radio and unmanned airborne systems. Our team has experience developing and transitioning innovative technologies to Programs of Record. We are a 100% woman owned small business (WOSB) headquartered in Colorado Springs CO. We focus on NAICS codes 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical Engineering and Life Sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services).

Why Work With Us

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly-growing and inclusive team that is solving tough problems. Caliola offers a flexible collaborative and open culture that is unique in the defense industry. We offer generous benefits including subsidized health insurance Open PTO 401(k) matching and a scalable competitive pay structure.